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Published: Sept. 30, 2022, 9 a.m.

Stephanie welcomes Jo Saxton to discuss issues of leadership, and the general feeling from many leaders today of being overwhelmed, overburdened, and maybe even on the deep end of burnout. What happens when you don\u2019t show up for your calling, because you are too busy or burned out to step into the fullness of it? And what does it look like to be faithful with what we have been given \u2013 for the long run? We discuss the perfect storm we have traversed and where we are today. Jo brings wisdom, encouragement, truth and brutal sincerity. She shares her own survival tips and how to thrive in the desperate times we have traversed. She is humble and honest - and Stephanie deeply appreciates that!

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What about the idea that we should haved our act together inthis day and age and should know exactly what to do these days as if we were perfect? As leaders, most of us have more responsibilities than ever \u2014 often in BOTH our personal lives and our professional lives. And, yet, many of us might feel like imposters even as the growing responsibilities continue. Many of us might be ignoring, downplaying, or shelving our God-given abilities, influence, gifts, and dreams. Many of us would not consider ourselves to be influential \u2014 even though we are impacting so many others for the good. Many of us don\u2019t live beyond our own narratives of what we believe to be true about ourselves. Many of us would feel uncomfortable with the word \u201cleader\u201d \u2014 even as we guide our families and teams.

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Desperation for God is grounds for hope. Jo shares her own passion to delight in God and how it has been her anchor and survival technique.

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MORE ABOUT JO SAXTON

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Jo Saxton\xa0is a speaker, podcaster,\xa0\xa0author, guest TV host and leadership coach. She hosts a digital coaching community and is the founder of the Ezer Collective,two initiatives dedicated to investing in women leaders around the world, equipping them to own their voice, and boldly step into their calling.

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Born to Nigerian parents and raised in London,England,Jo now lives in Minneapolis with\xa0\xa0her husband and\xa0two daughters. She\xa0loves the everyday stuff like good music, good food, and good friends.And Target. She really,\xa0really\xa0loves Target.

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https://www.josaxton.com/

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Twitter/Insta/Linked In - @josaxton

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Facebook: josaxton1

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CONNECT WITH THE EZER COLLECTIVE

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https://www.josaxton.com/ezer-collective

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JO SAXTON HAS SOMETHING TO TELL YOU\u2026\xa0LET\u2019S TALK MORE ABOUT THE CHALLENGE \u2014 OR CHALLENGES \u2014 YOU MIGHT BE EXPERIENCING

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Many women know they were created and commissioned to lead, but they are often left feeling stuck, overlooked, and limited. After working directly with thousands of women and evaluating my own experiences, here are a few reasons why women in leadership struggle (even in a supportive, encouraging organizational culture):

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\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 Leadership simply wasn't the primary path for women in previous generations, so we don't always have accessible role models to illuminate our path forward.

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\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 With the realities of family life \u2014 marriage and/or children \u2014 a woman's career path is rarely linear. Statistically, it's more likely that a woman will have to take an extended leave from work. This is a unique challenge for women to navigate as they often return to greet a new environment at work with more responsibilities at home. Even if you have a supportive male leader, he can't and won't understand how to navigate the challenges and realities of leadership as a woman.

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\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 What's expected from women in society, what women are allowed to do in your organization or industry, and what's required of women outside of work, requires different tools, different practices, and a different process for women to develop their leadership.

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WHY WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP NEED COACHING

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No leader thrives alone. We all need some help along the way!

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Studies show that even as women rise to leadership in the workplace and the community, they still carry most of the responsibilities in the rest of their lives \u2014 from parenting to household management to supporting relational connections among family members. This produces a mental load so heavy that it can lead to fractured relationships, disillusionment, and burnout.\xa0

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If you want to thrive as a leader, you need your support crew.

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In fact, the highest performers in most industries, sports, or life have a coach or mentor. Finding a coach who can mentor you and share their experiences is an excellent investment in your life and your leadership.\xa0

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I understand because I've been there.

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I know what it\u2019s like to feel and to be told I can\u2019t lead, to be told to wait your turn, to not know what\u2019s next, to hope for an opportunity to contribute in a way that leverages your passion and maximizes your potential. However, I also know how great it feels to have someone believe in me, give of themselves to mentor me, and put their reputation on the line to open up doors for me.

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I want to help you rise.

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Jo Saxton Leadership Coaching is an online, group leadership coaching program and community designed to help amazing women own and accelerate their development as leaders at work and at home.
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\nMy goal is to give you and the women in your organization wings to soar to new places and cheer you on every step of the way.

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As a member of the coaching program, you'll get access to a live, video session every Tuesday featuring:

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\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 Two-hour live coaching session, hosted by me!

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\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 Mentor interviews from diverse, leading voices\xa0

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\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 Tactical workshops with expert guests\xa0

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\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 Virtual community meetups

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\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 And more!

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You\u2019ll also be able to view or listen to every session on your own schedule within our private, online community \u2014 exclusively for members of the coaching program.

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We invite you to check out the first episode of each of our series, and decide which one you will want to start with.

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Go to gospelspice.com for more, and go especially to gospelspice.com/podcast to enjoy our guests! Interested in our blog? Click here: gospelspice.com/blog

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God's glory, our delight\xa0

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https://www.podcastics.com/episode/126051/link/

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GOD'S GLORY, OUR DELIGHT | THE GOSPEL SPICE SERIES

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Delighting in the glory of God. Does this concept strike you as reserved for spiritual contemplatives? What if, instead, it proved the highly practical, deeply foundational perspective you need right now?

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Why does God\u2019s glory even matter in our day and age? How can we learn from Jesus to make His glory our true North and lifelong quest? What keeps us from fully stepping into this God-ordained purpose for our life? How do we kindle delight for God on a daily basis? And, once we have embraced God\u2019s glory as our heart\u2019s true delight, how can we then come alongside others?

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Join us to cultivate a sincere delight for God\u2019s glory, rooted in an honest, hard look at the depth of our need, and in the much deeper Reality of His grace. Trace the glory of God through Scripture and in your own life. Behold the exact radiance of God\u2019s glory, revealed in Jesus. Learn to see yourself as Christ does\u2014through the lens of the Father\u2019s love at the cross. Jesus offers to overwhelm our deadly self-centeredness with His resurrection power. He carries us every step of the way, even as He calls us to true humility on the path to glory.

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Who has time to cultivate the delight that comes from pondering the glory of God? And yet, nothing could be more urgent today. Marthas and Marys, Peters and Johns\u2014we are all invited to dare to dream of a lifestyle of God-centered delight. Nothing could be more practical.

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